Question: Describe the most difficult period in your life. How did you handle with it?

Alternative Question Phrasing:

What’s the most difficult thing you’ve been through?

Follow-up questions:

Woud you have done anything differently?
What did you learn from this?
What happened in the end?
Has this changed you in any way?

Question Details:

Question Type:

Traditional

Skills:

Basic – Critical Thinking,Basic – Monitoring (Making observations of self and environment)

Other Factors:

Big 5 – Conscientiousness (Work Ethic),Motivation/Ambition/Aspiration,Personal Improvement (Growth),Practical Intelligence (Street Smarts),Rapport Building Question,Self-Awareness

Work Style (Person-Job Fit):

Assertiveness/Courage,Dependability,Persistence/Perseverance,Stress Tolerance

Question Frequency

Question Difficulty

What to look for in an answer:

Look for their perseverance, motivation and stress tolerance. Where applicable, look for their problem-solving skills.

Red Flags to Watch For:

If they run away from tough times.

Sample Answer:

N/A

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